Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 5, 2008, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. This information, set forth under "Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and "Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure," is intended to be furnished, rather than filed. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated November 5, 2008.